Let's just say the group was excited. Unfortunately expectations while they could have never met hype fell far far short. Waiter had a terrible attitude or maybe he just had no emotions, possibly both. Charged us for cold bread and lil bottles of olive oil. Took olive oil back at the end that wasn't used, still charged us. Suckling pig, nah that wasn't it. Hit the market next door thank me later. I did after I left 80% of my food on the plate read more

Ok let me start of by saying the ambiance in this restaurant is super nice but small. The service is fast and most know English to some extent. We ordered the garlic and egg soup, scrambled eggs, Botin salad, vegetables mix, roasted lamb, steak and a few other small things. I must say the food is mediocre with the exception of the lamb that was packed full of flavors, and the soup was delicious. Other than that the rest of the food was a bit bland. They also placed a plate of steak on our table and then realized it wasn't ours and took it away. Being one of the oldest restaurants around I would have guessed the food would have been the show stopper. But the sides were lacking for the price you pay the quantity is also small. If the food was all outstanding I would have hands down given this a 5 star. read more

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Went here for a work dinner and what a treat. Suckling pig was excellent, the setting amazing and the service was top notch. Definitely an old building, this restaurant has been in business longer than my country! read more

Get the amazing cochinillo or cordero! Make sure you visit the kitchen and the wine cellar. Great service. We also liked the Ensalada Ruso. A MUST. Reserve in advance but we thought we saw walk ins if a small party. Oldest restaurant according to Guinness Book. read more

We took a family trip to Spain this summer and were lucky to snag a reservation at Botín. The place is historic to say the least, with cozy accommodations and a friendly staff. We enjoyed cochinillo asado, pollo asado con verduras, langostinos a la plancha, ensalada Botín, and for dessert, flan de huevo con queso and tartar de queso. EVERYTHING was so delicious and the service was wonderful. They were celebrating their 300th year of continuous operation and didn't miss a beat! Cheers, highly recommend a visit! read more

We were able to make reservations online and I tried their famous suckling pig. The restaurant it self was so interesting given its age. I enjoyed my overall experience read more

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I heard about this place from a NYT article and knew that I couldn't leave Madrid without visiting it for dinner. Its the OLDEST restaurant in the entire world. Its 50 years older than the United States so that says a lot right there. We got to dinner a little early so it was empty when we walked in. We sat in the first section of the restaurant and got right down to business. My friend got the garlic soup with ham and an egg on top. I chose to go with the assorted vegetables with shredded ham mixed into it. My dish was pretty decently sized, but I went for it and ordered roast chicken with vegetables. I felt crappy that I couldn't finish it, but my friend was in another sitch. He chose the suckling pig specialty an couldn't complete it either. Despite the failure of finishing it, both of us still went after dessert. I figured since this place had been around for almost 300 years, they were gonna get Creme Catalan (Creme Brulee) right. It was a tie for the best Creme Brulee I have ever had in my life with another one of my reviews for Main Street Cafe so if you're in America, you can see what I mean. This is not only a great restaurant for Spanish food, but it is a truly historic establishment as Hemingway frequented coming here. read more

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Enjoyed my visit to Botin much more than I anticipated. I was expecting to dislike the food and leave thinking I had succumbed to another overpriced tourist trap. Thankfully, the visit was not like that haha. We arrived on time for our reservation and found a long line whether you had a reservation or not. A gentleman inside later checked if we had a reservation and instructed us to go upstairs (3rd floor) to find our seat. The vibe was historical, comfy and unpretentious. I think the 3rd door is the least appealing for photos fyi. We ordered 3 orders of the suckling pig, garlic shrimp and clams botin as mains. We ordered the tripe, asparagus mayo and mango salad as appetizers. Asparagus ordered coffee, cheesecake and Botin cake for dessert. The garlic shrimp delicious, but small in portion (like an appy). The clams were good but tasted very similar to the tripe that it seemed redundant. The asparagus was much softer/mushier than expected-it was ok I guess. The mango salad was such a welcome addition to the meal, as all the food was pretty heavy. Since we ordered 3 portions of the suckling pig, we received half the pig. To receive a whole pig, you need to order 6 portions. If ordering a whole pig, they bring it to the table for pictures before they cut it up, and give you the option to keep or discard the head. Even if you don't order a whole pig, we noted several opportunities to take picture of the whole pig. You can take a picture of the kitchen with the wall shelf full of roasted pigs-it is located on the first floor, at the base of the stairs. Tasted like Chinese roast pork, minus the spices. Both the desserts were delicious! Our dinner for 6, including a bottle of water and wine, came out to about $250 euros. It was too much food, despite ordering only 5 mains. Service was great. Our server replaced our dinner plates as he felt they were not warm enough. Recommended for the overall experience. But recommend to order with care and balance as the items we selected were quite heavy. read more

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This restaurant is listed in the Guiness Book of World Records as the oldest restaurant in the world, so what could we do but patronize it?! It definitely has old world charm with the waiters in white jackets and black slacks. The walls were covered with beautiful tiles and the dark wood work added to the charm. And to add to my satisfaction, the food did *not* disappoint!! Their specialties are roast lamb and roast suckling pork. We ordered as a group to increase the number of items we could try and the group decided on the garlic soup with egg, suckling pork, garlic shrimps, roast chicken with vegetables, and mixed fish in casserole. Every dish was delicious; the suckling pork was so amazingly tender with a wonderful crackling skin. The garlic soup was very flavorful without an overpowering taste of garlic. The fish in casserole had a variety of seafood with a tomato base and was also amazing! The only dish that didn't jump out at me was the roast chicken; while very good, it was nothing unique or extraordinary... just your usual good ol' roast chicken! The portions were very generous and we could've done with one less dish; I hate wasting food, but it was impossible to take the leftovers with us since we were staying in a hotel. You'd think we'd be too stuffed to order dessert, but, no, we had to try their Tarta Botin since it was named after their restaurant! It was a beautiful slice of cake with cream and a meringue topping. While a fantastic presentation, it didn't seem to have much flavor to me; it would've benefited from a touch of vanilla or other flavoring. Well, regardless, we *had* to try it! If you're in Madrid and want to go, be sure you make a reservation. They were quite crowded when we arrived and stayed so for the duration of our meal. read more

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Food, Service & Ambiance were just perfect. We ordered their suckling pig, veal, asparagus, sangria and cheese cake. We went here for the charm and we were extremely grateful for the experience. I think it's a great experience! read more

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We were able to get a 10:30 reservation and it was an amazing experience. Be sure to make a reservation - it was packed and looks like they book quick. Let's start with the history. This is the oldest restaurant in the world and it's easy to see how they are still standing. Quality service and simple delicious food is what you can expect. We were lucky enough to get to see the original oven and the wine cellar that used to have a tunnel that ran into the Spanish Palace. A once in a lifetime experience! Now for the food. The smoked salmon was perfect! It looks simple, but it was DELICIOUS! The filet mignon botin was perfectly cooked and the mushroom sauce was a delicious combo. It was also a great portion. The almond chicken was actually my favorite. The almond sauce was savory and a little sweet. The lamb was also delicious, but was challenging to eat without looking like a cave person. SAVE ROOM FOR DESSERT! We had the cheesecake, Flan, Creme Brûlée, carrot cake and tiramisu (I forgot to take a couple pictures). The cheesecake, tiramisu and carrot cake were the winners. I can honestly say they were the best I've ever had. A little on the expensive side, but well worth it! Botin is a must if you are visiting Madrid. read more

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This is the oldest restaurant in the world! This was so exciting for me to eat here, especially as a foodie. The chicken consommé that we had was some of the best consommé I've had in my life; it was so rich. We also ad the roast pig! It was a really crispy skin, which I liked, but it didn't have as much flavor as I anticipated. Still, it was a whole production when it came out. The sangria was perfect, the wine was perfect. I would definitely go here again. read more

This is the oldest restaurant in the world !! It is very surreal to be at this restaurant knowing the history that surrounds it. We did a tour and lunch package and our tour guide was soo knowledgeable and friendly. I do recommend taking a tour however I wish I would of known that we would be limited to a set menu as the lunch option include in the tour package (keep that in mind). I enjoyed the succulent pig and the other dishes. Service was a bit slow , and our server wasn't the friendliest. All in all I am glad we had the experience. Great sangria ! read more

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The food wasn't all that great. It is more of a tourist trap. The service was awful, rude host, rude waiters, and very poor service. We had to ask for water every single time, and we asked for stuff and never received. The restaurant was hot and crowded, we were bumping elbows with the table next to us. The prawns tasted awful and the pork had no actual meat just fat and grit. I left super hungry! Again, they have potential if they make better food. read more

The place is fabulous--classic Spanish food that is superb. The wait staff are very accommodating and sensitive to children's needs. The ambiance--Spanish style decor (tile work and paintings---very well air conditioned which is a must in the summer. Only the first floor is handicap accessible (though the restrooms may not be. There are restrooms on each floor however. It's the oldest restaurant in the world (celebrating 300 years this year). Try the cochinillo or the solomillo. Crema catalana or Torta de Queso for dessert. read more

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We couldn't get dinner reservations at the oldest restaurant in Spain from 1725. We us to came back at 2 o'clock and were seated for an elegant late lunch. Botin felt like a step back in time, rustic yet charming. Botin was written on every detail from the spoon to stir the sangria, pitchers, plates... We were given a souvenir menu We shared a sangria, salad, roast lamb & assorted vegetables. Service was impeccable. Our sangria was sweet, fruity & fresh. Our meal was just OK, it wasn't anything special. Portions were generous, I'm glad we shared. Okay It was a splurge meal in Spain. read more

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trash this is the biggest tourist trap everrrrrrr. the pina colada was 14 euros and food was pratically unedible it tasted like absolute shit read more

We got so lucky to be able to try the oldest restaurant in the world without reservations! We tried looking beforehand but it was all booked. So we tried our luck for lunch and lo and behold, they had seating. Not gunna lie, I wasn't expecting the food to be good because I thought it'd be too gimmicky. But it was very very good. Felt like I was a king dining on old kingdom type food. Bread, wine, soup, roasted whole pig, salad and ice cream? Aka their House special which they will tell you is enough for 1 person but it is a lot of food. I'm glad we shared because I don't think I would be able to finish it by myself. read more

Botín - Where the magic happens - Spanish Near Me - Madrid, M

To be able to have a lovely dinner in one of the worlds oldest restaurant is an understatement. My fiancé made reservations and we lucky to have been seated in the underground dining area. It was so ambient and calming. The lighting fixtures, tiles and bricks are all original so it's exciting to see the art work and originality. The food: Can't miss the roasted pork. So flavorful with crispy skin and meat that shreds so easily. Perfect portion to share between two with a nice bottle of wine. The appetizers consisted of a plate of cheese and the thinnest juiciest ham. Perfect combo. Dessert: we had to have both: flan and crème brûlée. Both amazing and satisfied my sweet tooth. Flan with whipped cream is my absolute favorite The service: We had a lovely older man working so hard and explaining our dishes thoroughly. We tipped him well and had a great experience. The restaurant: it speaks for itself read more

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One the oldest restaurants in the world. Saw reviews on trip advisor and it was a must to pay a visit. My only complaint was the staff was a tad rude. No one really spoke English not even the bare minimum. I know putting a smile on your face, not a resting bitch one can be hard but try. Again did I mention Spain's services on food is really quick. No waiting and always bringing all your food at once. I'd like to say it was a great experience with the food. I'm sure overtime the recipe has changed but the restaurant itself has old finding back in 1725. Would I come back? Probably not but glad I came. Ps. I'm giving up pork. read more

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Food is amazing Everything is so good! I like to come back and try other menus Service not so good The waiter was so rude and so annoyed with everyone taking a picture while he was serving the food We came in at 8 PM when it's open that means he wasn't tired The host was amazing! Everyone had reservations months ago to dine in but we just walked in and asked for table for three! He let us in!!! Seated by the bar area! We wanted to order the whole baby pig but it serves six people. So we end up ordering the set menu that includes Garlic Egg soup, Suckling pig, half bottle wine, and ice cream Then we ordered the Lamb and Anchovy It's more than enough for three people Ambiance is like dinning in a castle. Everything is old and beautiful read more

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No big deal just eating at the oldest restaurant on the planet with a medieval ambiance and enjoyed every second of it. The food is a meat lovers paradise everything just melted in your mouth. We got the Roast Suckling pig, Iberian Ham and Roast baby lamb, and which both had potatoes on the side. Service was excellent and efficient, and hosts really wanted you to enjoy your time here. You must make a reservation in advance to eat here, probably while your planning your madrid trip just to be safe! Otherwise they did not have any availability for walk ins for the time we went. read more

Our Madrid tour guide shared their three favorite food items for Madrid as battered cod, stews such as tripe, and suckling pig It was in search of suckling pig that led us to Restaurant Botin The oldest continuously running restaurant in the Guinness Book of World Records, Restaurant Botin accepts many reservations but we arrived early without any We were lucky to grab a seat and soon immersed in both the friendly service, warm ambiance and delicious food Botin was a spontaneous visit but the suckling pig and the stews definitely were a highlight of our Madrid stop. Highly recommend! Botin Menu 54,50€ Garlic Soup with Ham, Gazpacho Soup, Roast Suckling Pig, Ice Cream / Clams Botin 26,30€ Restaurant Botin (Madrid, Spain) Dining is indoor only and all credit cards are taken. read more

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This is the oldest restaurant in the world. The restaurant has old charm deco, with dining rooms upstairs and ground floor. The restaurant must be very popular as 1st available online reservation on Tues Oct 8th was about 2 months on Dec 10 2024. There was a long queue when we arrived at 1250pm, 10min before restaurant opened. We joined the right queue for people with no reservations and waited until all the people with reservations were seated upstairs. About 30min wait, we were given a nice table on the ground floor just to the right of the entrance, which I think is better than the tables upstairs. The dishes were relatively more expensive, due to its popularity. We had the popular Suckling pork (35 Euro) and Grilled shrimp (32 Euro). The Sangria was 5 Euro and beer 3.5 Euro. Overall, it wad a good experience dining in the world's oldest restaurant and glad we were lucky to get a table. read more

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The oldest restaurant in the world? Yes! Go check this place out. This place is most known for their roasted suckling pig and it's well worth the visit if you can get in. The food is delicious and the building is an interesting experience. The building is very old and you can see the rough cut 600 year old beams against a thick plaster wall. I'm guessing the walls are dung, mud, or a combination of both. You don't stay open for hundreds of years of your food sucks. This place is 100% guaranteed to make you happy and create memories you'll talk about for years to come. read more

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This was in our bucket list and finally made it to Madrid which was our first stop in our second trip to Europe this year. Our hotel was about 20 mins away and we were so excited to visit the "oldest restaurant in the world". So much history just walking in and the service was great. We ordered the croquettes, suckling pig, and baby lamb. The food did not disappoint and were so happy with ordering enough food without too much leftovers. read more

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Amazing staff! They were able to accommodate our 20 person party. Service and food were great. We ordered almost everything in the menu just to try it. Our party was beyond satisfied to not only be able to get a reservation for such a large party but to be served in a timely manner and let's not forget the food itself! Highly recommend this restaurant! Reservations are needed. read more

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OLDEST RESTAURANT IN THE WORLD, ALMOST 300 YEARS OLD! had to check out the hype. they specialize in ROASTED SUCKLING PIG, so immaculate with the crispy outer layer and juiciness of the meat. presentation of the table side service added the final touch. potatoes are soaked in the juices as well, adding a mouthful of pure bliss. garlic shrimp, baby lamb, and clams were good too, but you gotta go for the pig. ended with a cheese mascarpone, ice, and mango cream dessert that was solid but nothing mindblowing. read more

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Delicious lunch!! We got the suckling pig they are known for and the garlic soup. Sooo delicious!! read more

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First evening in Madrid and had to visit a local favorite (i had to book 4 months in advance, well worth it) I had the fillet mignon botin it was divine with the large green beans and bacon nom nom nom man when I tell you I'm already planning my next visit when waiting to be seated ask to be seated in the caves read more

Botín - Spanish Near Me - Madrid, M

This restaurant boosted to be the oldest restaurant in the Guinness book of records. One cannot repute this if one have ever dined in the below deck room of the Casa. But there is a good reason for its longevity. It is the only restaurant that serves the roasted piglets. Or at least, the famous one. I am not sure I appreciated the fact that they did not show me the whole piglet on the plate before the waiter dissected it and portioned it out to different serving plates. But perhaps that shows their or their customer's sensitivity to roasting baby pigs. They also served a good size Botin salad that goes well with the piglet. For fair warning that the main dish comes with nothing else but a small boiled potato!! read more

Botín - Roasted piglet. - Spanish Near Me - Madrid, M

The food was amazing. Don Jose was the best and took care of us. chef Selso was so kind and generous to come out and shake our hands. Would go back everytime I'm in Madrid!!! Clams were amazing and the Steak Botin special was by far my favorite thing on the menu. read more

Amazing. You must eat here if you can get a reservation. Do the tour with Phillip beforehand if you can. Such interesting history of this the oldest continuously running restaurant in the world interwoven with the history of Spain. The 5 course meal is incredible. Suckling pig was very good - did not have the lamb. The other appetizers were the tuna and peppers, eggs with sausage, marinated mushrooms and a bottle of the red wine. What a lunch!!. We had the good fortune of sitting at the Hemmingway table (only knew of it because of the tour). The desserts were cheese cake and the mascarpone - OMG do not miss these desserts!!! I had no room left, expecting to take a bite of each and almost licked the plate by the time we were done!!! Now heading off to try and walk off this amazing meal!! Don't miss this - yes it's touristy but wow - really good. Your we read more

No Madrid visit complete without a meal at Botin. Yes, it's a tourist trap. And yes, the food is good but not great. And it did not help that we had eaten at Jose Maria in Segovia the day before and is the subject of a 5* review. Sorry, the suckling pig is a whole league ahead of Botin. We had reserved for 4 but our guest got sick. Did not seem to be a problem. But the asian American ladies in front of us had their reservation cancelled as they were the only ones present. We therefore invited them to share our 4 top. The maitre d was peeved. Seemed a bit racist. 90 mins later we were full of lamb and pig washed down with the house wine, a nice Ribera - and met two nice Bostonian conversationalists. Overall Botin impression? It's cool, old, rustic, the hardest reservation to get in Madrid. The food is good and service to match. It's also a tour stop for tourist to marvel over the outside of the venue. Got to do it once. Shameless tourist. read more

Botín - This oven has been lit for centuries - Spanish Near Me - Madrid, M

Sadly this place was not able to accommodate me, fortunately I was able to take some cheesecake to go. I was the best thing ever. I would love to know how they make it. read more

Botín - Life changing cheesecake - Spanish Near Me - Madrid, M

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What a beautiful restaurant, filled with so much history! We happened to be in Madrid for my birthday, and chose to eat here after seeing it featured by Mark Wiens, Sonny (Best Ever Food Review Show), and Guga. We ordered the pork, lamb, and partridge. The star of the show was the pork. The crispy skin was amazing! We ordered 2 servings. The first one came out with a shoulder and a rib, and the second with 3 ribs. The shoulder meat was a bit dry. The ribs were delicious, but of course had very little meat to it. We preferred the ribs. The lamb was also very delicious. Many people shy away from lamb because of its gaminess. This lamb did not have a gamy flavor, which I really appreciated. Last, but not least, the partridge. This was cooked in a stew. The gravy was perfect for soaking up your bread in (bread does cost extra at this restaurant). Overall, I would not order this again, but it was a pleasant dish. The reason I knocked down my rating to 4 stars was because of the service. We had an 8PM reservation, which was immediately after the closed portion of the day (typical for restaurants in Spain). The staff seemed annoyed and eager to get us in and out of there. They were kind and smiled, but you could sense the irritation. There was only one waiter who was fluent in English, but after taking our order he no longer came back to check on us. The other staff spoke very little English, but when it came time to payment, the waiter who brought us the bill was quick to say in English, "No tip included!" (basically, demanding a tip... but we know that in Spain tips are not required). Additionally, because of the food review shows that I had watched previously, I knew about the wine cellar and kitchen that guests are allowed to peek into, but neither was mentioned by any of the staff. read more

When planning my itinerary for Madrid, I did not know that the earliest restaurant in the world (according to the Guinness Book of Records) was located there. Making a reservation was easy online and the restaurant sends an email the day of to confirm. The restaurant was a 5 minute walk from Plaza Major and easy to find. My reservation was for 8pm, which is when they open for dinner service. We were seated immediately and given an English menu. The restaurant filled up quick! If you are looking for a nice quiet dinner, this is not the place to go. The tables are small and close together. Not only that, it can get pretty loud and if you're seated upstairs, you will hear non stop stomping up and down the staircase. The food was on the pricier side and average tasting. Even though I read mixed reviews about the roasted suckling pig, I ordered it anyway because it was one of their specialities. The skin was crisp and the meat was juicy. Good, but not amazing. I recommend the grilled prawns. Botin was one of the few restaurants I went to that didn't automatically give you bread and charge for it. Butter will cost you extra. I probably wouldn't go back again. At least I can say I went to the earliest restaurant in the world. read more

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Made reservations for 6 people at 530am in the morning- got lucky on a very late 1030 dinner spot. We heard it takes 4 months to even get a reservation. 1 of our best dinners in Madrid. read more

Attentive service and great food. Known for its age and suckling pig, both draw tourists and locals alike. With a great wine selection, we opted to heighten the experience! read more

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Number one restaurant in Madrid and the oldest restaurant in the world. Freaking amazing, food awesome. Every celebrity chef has been here as well as actors and Hollywood stars. Dignataries and presidents as well. Cherry on top? I was seated at Hernest Hemingway table. It was awesome experience. read more